Martin Tools 160FG Bumping Hammer Sourcing
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AI-generated imageThe Martin Tools 160FG is a heavy duty bumping hammer, a body hammer used to bump out and straighten damaged sheet metal. Compared with lighter body hammers it has a heavier head for straightening thicker metal. It has two faces, a 1-1/4" round and a 1-3/16" square, on a head about 4" long, and it weighs 1.1 lb with a cushion grip fiberglass handle.
Auto body and truck body technicians use it on heavy gauge truck fenders and panels, and for straightening reinforcements, braces, and similar parts. One distributor notes the hammer is one of the basic hand tools around which the body and fender repair trade was developed. A retailer's customer Q&A states the edges of the square face are rounded off rather than sharply square. Heavier bumping typically comes before the lighter dinging and finishing hammers used to refine the surface.
Common configuration: drop-forged high carbon (alloy carbon) steel head that is heat treated, quenched, and tempered, with a burnt lacquer finish, 1-1/4" round and 1-3/16" square faces, 4" head length, 1.1 lb weight, and a cushion grip fiberglass handle. The wood-handle counterpart is the 160G. The hammer is made in the USA by Martin Sprocket & Gear (Martin Tool & Forge), carries UPC 697950375304, and is also listed as MT160FG and 678-160FG. One retailer shows the item as discontinued while others list it as available, so confirm stock with your supplier.
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Technicians who prefer a traditional wood handle on the same style of heavy duty bumping hammer. The 160G dominates here.
Thicker sheet metal where a heavier head does the work. The 160FG dominates here.
Straightening structural and reinforcing parts beyond skin panels.
Martin Tools, made by Martin Sprocket & Gear, offers the 160FG heavy duty bumping hammer alongside a wood-handle version and lighter body hammers for later repair stages. Here's how to navigate the options without a 40-tab browser session.
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The heavy gauge workhorse. 1-1/4" round and 1-3/16" square faces, 4" head, 1.1 lb, drop-forged steel head with burnt lacquer finish, cushion grip fiberglass handle. Made in USA.
Search 160FG Series →The wood-handle counterpart to the 160FG, listed in the same Martin body hammer entry (wood handles 160G, fiberglass handles 160FG). Confirm exact specs with your supplier.
Search 160G Series →A lighter-duty Martin hammer for final-stage panel correction, with a 1-1/4" round and 1-1/16" square face at about 0.85 lb. It follows heavier bumping rather than replacing it.
Search 151FG Series →Use this table as a decision shortcut. Ask ChatMRO for the exact part once you know which row fits your spec.
| Model | Faces | Weight | Best For | Handle | Head / Overall Length | ChatMRO Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin 160FG | 1-1/4" round, 1-3/16" square | 1.1 lb | Heavy gauge truck fenders and panels; reinforcements and braces | Fiberglass cushion grip | 4" head | Most common choice for heavy duty bumping |
| Martin 160G | Listed with the 160FG | Model-specific | Same work with a wood handle | Wood | 4" head | Choose when a wood handle is preferred |
| Martin 151FG dinging hammer (comparison) | 1-1/4" round, 1-1/16" square | About 0.85 lb | Light final-stage panel correction | Fiberglass cushion grip | 6" overall | Use after bumping, for finer corrections |
| Martin 168FG cross peen finishing hammer (comparison) | Model-specific | Model-specific | Smoothing after major shape is restored | Fiberglass | Model-specific | Use for finishing passes, not heavy bumping |
| Martin 164G utility pick hammer (comparison) | Blunt point, 1-9/16" round | 0.80 lb | Low spots in high-crown panels, tight clearance | Hickory | 4" head | A pick hammer for small clearance, not heavy bumping |
| Generic Import Bumping Hammer | Variable | Variable | Budget, occasional light use | Variable | Variable | Verify forging, face finish, and handle quality before professional use |
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Whether you're an auto body shop equipping a heavy-truck bay, or a restoration technician building out a hammer set — use this framework before you procure.
The 160FG is the heavy duty bumping hammer, with a heavier head for thicker metal such as truck fenders and panels. Lighter panels may be better served by a lighter hammer.
The 160FG has a cushion grip fiberglass handle, while the 160G is the wood-handle counterpart. Pick based on feel and shock absorption.
The hammer has a 1-1/4" round face and a 1-3/16" square face. One retailer's Q&A notes the edges of the square face are rounded off.
Heavier bumping typically comes first, followed by lighter dinging and finishing hammers, so plan to pair the 160FG with those tools.
One retailer lists this item as discontinued while others show it available. Confirm stock and the exact part number (160FG, MT160FG, or 678-160FG) with your supplier.
The 160FG is built for heavy gauge work. Search by function on ChatMRO — the AI surfaces exact matches AND lighter dinging or finishing hammers for the later stages of a repair.
The two differ by handle: fiberglass versus wood. Confirm which one you are ordering.
At least one retailer shows it as discontinued. Verify availability with your supplier.
Describing your application to ChatMRO takes 30 seconds. The AI reads the full Martin Tools body hammer catalogue so you don't have to.
It is a heavy duty bumping hammer used on heavy gauge truck fenders and panels, and for straightening reinforcements, braces, and similar parts. Search this hammer on ChatMRO to compare pricing and availability instantly.
It has a 1-1/4 inch round face and a 1-3/16 inch square face on a head about 4 inches long, and it weighs 1.1 lb with a cushion grip fiberglass handle. ChatMRO can surface hammers by face style and weight from a single description search.
Martin lists the heavy duty bumping hammer with wood handles as the 160G and with fiberglass handles as the 160FG, so the main difference is the handle material. ChatMRO provides access to manufacturer listings directly from search results.
One retailer's listing, under Martin Tool & Forge part number 678-160FG, shows the product as discontinued, while other distributors list it as available, so confirm current availability with your supplier. If you're unsure which Martin hammer fits your job, describe your application to ChatMRO and get an AI recommendation in seconds.
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The Martin Tools 160FG is a widely specified heavy duty bumping hammer for auto body and truck body repair, built for heavy gauge fenders, panels, reinforcements, and braces. Martin Tools commands significant market presence with USA-made, drop-forged high carbon steel heads that are heat treated, quenched, and tempered, with 1-1/4" round and 1-3/16" square faces on a cushion grip fiberglass handle. Procurement professionals and body shops in India, Southeast Asia, and North America regularly source Martin bumping hammers for collision repair, truck body work, and metal shaping.
ChatMRO simplifies this procurement process by providing AI-powered natural language search across a catalogue of 30 million+ indexed industrial parts. Buyers no longer need to memorize model codes or navigate multi-level filter trees to find the right hammer. A simple description of the panel gauge, face style, or repair job is sufficient to surface the correct Martin Tools product alongside cross-brand alternatives and real-time pricing.
